These are numbers that I’ve gotten off of the manufacturer’s websites. The Saucony Endorphin Shift has a midsole height of 38mm (heel) & 34mm (forefoot). For comparison, the Hoka Bondi has a midsole height of 36mm (heel) & 32mm (forefoot). As a neutral runner, I was concerned about this but I have not had any issues and I can not notice either of those elements during my run and I shy away from even the minimal stability shoes as I can sense the medial post underfoot.Īnother thing worth mentioning is that this shoe is technically a maximal shoe due to the amount/height of the midsole. If you’re a runner that typically runs in a neutral shoe, these elements may turn you away. These two elements provide some “structure” to the shoe and may help those that need some additional stability. It is slightly flexible and it does extend down into the midsole on the medial side. The heel counter made of TPU provides some additional support but it’s not as stiff as heel counters in other shoes. The light green foam on the medial side, while small is a denser foam and could be classified as a medial post.
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Saucony doesn’t list a medial post in the specs of the Saucony Endorphin Shift but it kind of does have one, although very small. Typically, a structured shoe has a medial post, a denser and stiffer material on the medial side under the arch to provide a more stable platform for those that tend to overpronate. They’re both right as there are elements that suggest it should be a structured shoe but it’s technically missing an element (medial post) that would definitely place it in the neutral category. According to Saucony’s website, it’s in the Structured Cushion category while others have it listed as in the Neutral Cushion. It’s an everyday trainer designed to provide ample cushioning for long miles.
#Saucony endorphin pro review full
I’ve put in just over 160 miles in this shoe and can now provide a full review from my perspective.įirst of all, let’s discuss the purpose of this shoe according to Saucony. Olympic Marathon Trials weekend and actually raced in them the following day at the Atlanta Publix Half Marathon. I can’t complain as I was one of the first to get my hands on the Endorphin Pro in February during the U.S. I have been wanting to try out the Saucony Endorphin Shift since it was first announced but they were difficult to get due to demand. Saucony is the only brand to simultaneously release 3 models based on the same technology but targeted for different types of runs or runners. It was announced in early 2020 as part of the entire Endorphin collection that included the highly anticipated carbon plated Saucony Endorphin Pro and the lower-priced Endorphin Speed.
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If you’re looking for a performance shoe that won’t dent hole in your bank balance like a VaporFly Next% 2 or an MetaSpeed Sky will and you still want something that gives you that speedy feeling at short and long distances, this is definitely one to look at instead.The Saucony Endorphin Shift was released in June and is the lower-priced ($140) option in the Endorphin line. Saucony says it makes a great companion shoe with its Endorphin Speed 2 and we’d be inclined to agree. It’s snappy, responsive and offers just enough bounce to make it an enjoyable shoe to run in too. The upper is light, comfortable and has just the right amount of space. Overall, the Pro 2 is a strong performance shoe that comes in less than its competitors, but doesn’t shortchange you in terms of the experience. There’s plenty of exposed foam, but there’s definitely a little more there than some other performance shoes, so it should get you a few more kilometres in comparison. We don’t have huge complaints about the outsole, which (like a lot of performance shoes) has serious question marks over how many runs it can handle. You absolutely wouldn’t want to take these off-road from a durability point of view as they’re firmly made for flat and predictable running terrain.
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We used it on the road in both dry and wet conditions, and on the track, and found traction was pleasingly strong. Saucony hasn’t changed things here on the outsole either, offering the same XT-900 outsole with reinforced high-abrasion zones, which are essentially in place to offer better durability in the areas that will do the most pounding. There’s still a full length curved carbon plate with Saucony’s PEBA-packing PWRRUN PB midsole combined with Saucony’s Speedroll geometry aiming to offer that snappy, responsive feel. You’re getting the same 8mm stack height as the first Pro, which sits at 35.5mm at the heel and 27.5mm at the forefoot. It’s not quite as light as something like the Asics Metaspeed Sky, but that mesh upper and light midsole clearly helps keep that weight down and lets you know this is a shoe for speed. In terms of weight, things haven’t changed from the original Pro.